🪢 Nice Class 22: Ropes, Tents & Fibres
The EUIPO register holds 27,572 trademarks in Class 22, the niche class for ropes, nets, tents, awnings and raw fibres (as of July 2026). (as of July 2026).
27,572
Marks in the EU register
17,520
Registered with the EUIPO
+19 %
Growth 2020–2024
51 %
Word mark share
Class 22 is a true niche class: it covers ropes, string and nets, tents, tarpaulins and awnings, plus raw textile fibres. The EUIPO register holds 27,572 trademarks in Class 22, of which 17,520 are registered (as of July 2026, EUIPO register data). Small doesn't mean static, though: new registrations rose from 1,423 in 2020 to 1,688 in 2024, a 19 percent increase, with another 1,574 added in 2025. The top filers are specialists barely known outside their industries: awning maker Weinor (70 trademarks), Novatex Italia (66), the Tama Group (62) and fibre group Lenzing (57). Level with Lenzing sits a surprise guest: Lidl (57), the discounter that protects its private labels for tents and camping gear too. Word marks make up 51 percent of the trademarks in Class 22.
What belongs in Class 22?
Class 22 covers three areas: first, ropes, string, twine and nets; second, tents, tarpaulins, awnings, sails and sacks; third, raw textile fibres and padding materials. It is about fibre and semi-finished goods, not the finished textile product. Key distinctions: yarns and threads for textile use belong in Class 23, fabrics and home textiles in Class 24, clothing in Class 25, and bags or backpacks in Class 18.
Typical examples: Ropes, nets, tents, tarpaulins, raw textile fibers
New EUIPO registrations per year in Class 22
Most active applicants in Class 22
| # | Applicant | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weinor Gmbh & Co Kg | 70 |
| 2 | Novatex Italia Spa | 66 |
| 3 | Tama Group | 62 |
| 4 | Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft | 57 |
| 5 | Lidl Stiftung & Co Kg | 57 |
| 6 | Karatzi Industrial And Hotelier Enterprises Societe Anonyme | 49 |
| 7 | El Corte Ingles Sa | 47 |
| 8 | Fox International Group Limited | 42 |
| 9 | The Lycra Company Uk Limited | 41 |
| 10 | Fenix Outdoor Ab | 40 |
Word mark or figurative mark?
Often combined with
Class 22 rarely stands alone: in practice it is most often combined with Class 20 (furniture, for example outdoor and garden equipment), Class 24 (fabrics and textiles) and Class 25 (clothing). Go through your full product range once and assign every item to its class; the borders with Classes 18, 23, 24 and 25 are what shape the filing here. And even in a small class, the rule holds: search before you file. Weinor, Lenzing and Lidl are among the very systematic filers at home in Class 22.
Common mistakes with Class 22
The most common mistake: confusing the fibre with the end product. If you're building a fibre brand for ingredient branding, the way Lenzing does, you usually need Classes 23, 24 or 25 alongside Class 22, so the brand stays protected on the yarn, the fabric and the garment. Second mistake, this time for outdoor founders: the tent falls under Class 22, but the backpack under Class 18 and the outdoor jacket under Class 25. File only Class 22 and you often protect just a fraction of your range. Third, the installation and construction side gets overlooked: for awnings and shading systems, check the neighbouring goods and services classes before the list is final.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What belongs in Nice Class 22?
Class 22 covers ropes, string, twine and nets, plus tents, tarpaulins, awnings, sails and sacks, as well as raw textile fibres and padding materials. It does not include yarns (Class 23), fabrics (Class 24), clothing (Class 25) or backpacks and bags (Class 18).
Why are Lenzing and Lidl among the top filers in Class 22?
According to EUIPO register data (as of July 2026), Weinor (70 trademarks), Novatex Italia (66) and the Tama Group (62) lead the class, followed by Lenzing and Lidl with 57 each. Lenzing protects its fibre brands for ingredient branding, while Lidl secures its private labels broadly, including for tents and camping gear.
I'm launching an outdoor brand. Is Class 22 enough?
Only if you sell nothing but tents, tarpaulins or ropes. As soon as backpacks (Class 18), clothing (Class 25) or home textiles (Class 24) join the range, you need additional classes. Most outdoor product lines spread across several goods classes, which is why a range analysis before filing pays off.
Which classes are typically combined with Class 22?
Most often Class 20 for furniture and outdoor equipment, Class 24 for fabrics and textiles, and Class 25 for clothing. A fibre brand covers the chain from raw fibre to finished garment with 22, 24 and 25.
Sources
EUIPO – European Union Intellectual Property Office: register data on EU trade marks and international registrations with EU protection, as of July 2026.
WIPO – Nice Classification: class definitions and headings (11th edition).
Methodology: own analysis by markencheck.ai; counted per filing entity, name variants merged.
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